Description: TO HAVE & TO HOLD - DECORATIVE AMERICAN BOXES by Pat Ross, Viking Studio Books, NY, 1991. Brilliant color photographs highlight this pictorial guide to American decorative boxes = their history and development. "In this extraordinary look at the history of box making in American from the perfectly designed oval boxes produced by the Shakers, to nineteenth-century tinwar, to the inspired work of contemporary artisans, the author highlights both the aesthetic and the practical appeal of boxes. More than 100 elegantly styled full-color photographs show how boxes can be used in every room of the house - for storage and safekeeping, to gather up loose odds and ends, or simply delight the eye. Detailed captions explain the provenance of each box and provide fascinating information on the techniques and material used in its creation." 7.7" x 9.2" hardback with dust cover in very good condition. 126 pages. FREE media mail shipping and handling for deliveries within the 50 United States. Rates vary for international mailings.
Price: 27 USD
Location: Phillipsburg, Kansas
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Brand: American Boxes
Pattern: REFERENCE BOOK
Type: Decorative Box
Shape: Book
Item Height: 9.2"
Model: REFERENCE BOOK
Features: reference book
Item Length: .5"
Item Width: 7.7"
